I have seen them at the Salton Sea, at local freshwater lakes, along the New River, and even on telephone poles near canals close to towns.
Watching them hovering over the water and then
diving to grab a fish makes my day!
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The "fish hawk" visits the Imperial Valley
during the cooler months.
I have seen them at the Salton Sea, at local freshwater lakes, along the New River, and even on telephone poles near canals close to towns. Watching them hovering over the water and then
diving to grab a fish makes my day!
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If you are interested in learning more about this bird online - I recommend you start with the Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD. http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/infocenter.htmlThey present photographs, songs, identification tips, maps, and life history information for North American birds - including the Osprey
OTHER OUTSIDE LINKS FOR THIS BIRD:
The International Osprey Foundation - Facts, photos, sound files, and lots of information from this organization dedicated to preserving the Osprey.
Raptor Facts - Informative link with photo displayed by the "The Raptor Center," an international medical facility for birds of prey through the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.
This site is maintained by:
Eldon R. Caldwell
Imperial Valley College
Email: eldonc@imperial.cc.ca.us